2003 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · MJ03 ACF
2003 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2003. Recorded mileage 108,644 miles. MOT expired on 05 Sept 2019. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Sept 2019
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 108,644 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
MJ03 ACF Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/09/2018
- 108,644 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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MJ03 ACF Mileage History
- 01/09/200632,048 mi
- 01/09/200740,394 mi+8,346 mi
- 01/09/200740,394 mi
- 29/08/200848,139 mi+7,745 mi
- 29/08/200848,139 mi
- 22/09/200955,574 mi+7,435 mi
- 17/09/201062,445 mi+6,871 mi
- 03/10/201170,270 mi+7,825 mi
- 04/10/201279,196 mi+8,926 mi
- 02/10/201387,950 mi+8,754 mi
- 09/02/201596,785 mi+8,835 mi
- 08/02/201610,074 mi-86,711 mi
- 14/03/2017104,803 mi+94,729 mi
- 06/09/2018108,644 mi+3,841 mi
Average of roughly 6,376 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
MJ03 ACF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 BMW 520 (MJ03 ACF) between September 2006 and September 2018.
The record contains 12 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 06 September 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”.
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